Business categories in Ashburton, VIC

Welcome to Ashburton, VIC

Ashburton is a suburb 12km away from Melbourne’s central business district. It has a vibrant population of 7,586.

History

Ashburton’s local railway line was electrified in 1924. The suburb’s first Post Office opened a few years later, in 1927. From 1954 until 1978, a second post office named Solway operated in the southern part of the suburb.

Lifestyle and Entertainment

Ashburton is famous for its parks and reserves. These include Watson Park. Cyclists can also enjoy the suburbs many bike trails. Other recreation options in the area include a pool and leisure centre and Solway Basketball Club. Shoppers in Ashburton flock to High Street. This vibrant area hosts the suburbs many shops, as well as two railway stations.

There is a lot of student housing in Ashburton. This is because several universities are only a short distance away. The Ashburton Baptist Church operates this student accommodation.